Celtic Fusion - Kilrush - News

WSKG Videos/DVD are now available

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Greenfields of Rossbeigh/New Policeman...Features Dirk Sears

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Banks of the Margaree by Tim Sanphy

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Expressions Episode March 11, 2010 (full-not including bonus takes)

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Kilrush now booking for 2010

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Kilrush is currently booking for 2010, and dates are filling up fast, especially in March. If you are thinking you would like a high energy Celtic band for your festival, pub or other private event, now is the time to get ahold of us while there are plenty of dates open. For more information, go to our "contact" page and get ahold of Tim or Chris. 2009 was a year of great growth for us and we cannot wait to see what 2010 brings. Be sure to book us while you still can !

What's going on...

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Hey friends, just because you haven't seen us doesn't mean we're not around. November and December is generally a time we slow down a bit and unwind, and plan what we're gonna be doing in the upcoming year. This time around, we're also busy writing new material, both instrumentals and songs as well as booking as many major gigs as we can. We are pleased to announce we will be making it to Buffalo NY on Jan. 15th, so check out the "calendar" page for more info on that. We're also having sit down sriting sessions, and plan on doing so as much as possible. There is some good stuff coming up and we can't wait to share it. Also, our WSKG episode of "Expressions" will debut in March, more on that as the time gets nearer.

Website is back up and Running !!!

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Hey gang ! As you can see, the website is back up and we are working on updating it as time allows. We had some technical difficulties and it took a few weeks to sort it out. In the meantime, we have been pretty busy, be sure to check out our Calendar dates in the near future for updates on what we have been up to over the last couple months. To read about a specific gig, just click on it to read the blog feature.

Kilrush's Episode of "Expressions' Taping completed

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Last night we filmed our episode of "Expressions" for WSKG TV and Radio in Vestal NY. What an experience. We showed up around 330 to meet the director, sound guy and everyone else and get set up. From the moment we got there the folks at WSKG were awesome, very professional but also very friendly. It's an interesting thing, because when you watch something on tv, it seems so warm and intimate, yet a tv studio outside of the set that is in the camera shot is very stark with the lighting and the cameras and all the other techie stuff I know nothing about. It is also a lot of work to make an hour long show !

After a quick wardrobe change for those who needed it, we ran through sound check, and then it was time to rehearse the whole show so that the camera people knew what angles to shoot, when, who and where. This was also good for us as it enabled us to warm up our hands and voices and do our thing. It also was good because we were doing some original material that while we practiced a lot, a little more never hurts when it comes to multi part harmonies and such.

At this point it was a "closed studio", so the folks who came to see us waited in the lobby and had some food and drink provided by the studio. That in itself was impressive, it was like a little buffet with wine, beer, ( thank God) and other stuff. We had been told in advance that the staff at the studio had to cap the number of people coming to the shoot, as they had such a strong response, in fact it was the most people they had ever had in 25 or so episodes. It was nice to see some familiar faces among family and friends, as well as new ones we would soon get to know.

We ran over just a little on the rehearsal, but still finished with 15 minutes to spare. So we retreated to the dressing room and had a cold one, relaxed a bit and hung out. We came out at 700 pm to a nice crowd seated not only in front of us but also along the sides and in back of the set, again, due to the amount of people attending, a first for the studio.

"In five, four, three, two..." applause... yeah, just like you see on, well, uh TV.

We ripped through a 40 minute set, starting off with some Trad stuff, then went on to do some songs Tim wrote, "Banks of the Margaree, Lilly's Ghost, and God Speed the Plow". We then went on to do a little tribute to the man himself, Christy Moore. I had e mailed him a month or so back and asked if we could do a couple of his songs, and he replied that we had his blessing to do so. What a thrill... we did " Smoke and Strong Whiskey" and "Two Coneeleys". After that, Tim and Chris ripped through a fiery fiddle set , a quick re-take of two songs due to tech issues and we were done. Or sort of. We figured we'd play a couple extra songs for the audience for fun and photo stuff and then called it a night.

We opened a box of cd's to give away to the audience and spent a great deal of time autographing them. That's something that never seems to get old there. We had a well deserved beer while we met all the folks, and had some of Christy's ( didn't catch her last name )husband's home made Irish creme, probably the best I have ever sampled. Again, the folks at WSKG were gracious hosts to the very end.

After that we loaded up the Kilrush mobile, and after a stop at Denny's for supper, we arrived back in Elmira around 1130.

Special thanks to Tina, Rob, Dave ( I think that was the directors name? ) and everyone else at WSKG whose name I now forget. You guys were great to us from the moment we arrived til the moment we hit the road for home.

We're not entirely sure when the show will air, most likely in March. However keep tuned here for updates and we'll let you know as soon as we find out.

Be a part of our "live studio audience" !

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

August 3rd is fast approaching, and we are looking forward to taping our own episode of "Expressions" for WSKG-TV. If you are interested in attending, and can make it to the studio in Vestal by 630, let Tim or Chris know and we'll put your name on the list ! This is also open to the public, but we wanna make sure our friends and fans are able to join us for this great event as well.

Kilrush Will Appear on WSKG's "Expressions"

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700

We have been invited to appear on the television show "Expressions" for WSKG TV and Radio. "Expressions" is a show which features regional musical acts. We will be taping our episode in early August with a tentative air date in March.

According to their website, WSKG provides public radio and television to over one million viewers in New York and Pennsylvania.

We will post more details about the show as we get them.